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Chat with MLBTR's Steve Adams: 2/11/25
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Steve Adams
1:53
He's 35 and hadn't had a truly strong offensive showing (outside the shortened 2020 season, when he had 150 PA) basically ever. Last year's production was propped up by a .385 BABIP. I don't think anyone expects him to hit close to that level again. Teams view him similar to how they always have ... he's a good middle infield glove with good contact skills but basically an empty batting average. I can see him getting a couple million bucks on a big league deal, especially if a team has some injuries pop up.
Curiosity killed the…
1:54
do the Yankees truly feel set with their rotation, or do you think they have another move to make? Dylan Cease is a good fit in my mind if the trade can line up.
Steve Adams
1:55
Cole, Fried, Rodon, Gil, Schmidt is pretty darn nice. I'm sure they've kept themselves apprised of the price for Cease -- what contending team wouldn't? -- but I don't think they'll pay said price. If they somehow lose Cole and Gil to injury or something, well then, sure, something like that is more on the table.
MatonPhil
1:55
What are your thoughts on where I might end up? Boston? Maybe the Cards sign me and I'm close to home.
Steve Adams
1:56
Yeah... Red Sox make sense. Angels still want bullpen arms. Tigers.

In general I find it borderline impossible to predict where relievers will land. Front offices tend to view a lot of these guys -- especially middle relievers and setup men -- as interchangeable. So much of it comes down to how the rest of the market has played out, who has money left and when.
Tobias Funke
1:56
Sounds like it's time for a second cat!
Steve Adams
1:56
We've got three!
Arte Moreno
1:57
Do you think the Angels take turns with Jansen and Joyce in the closer role of both are healthy?
Steve Adams
1:57
Think it'll mostly be Jansen, but Joyce will get some opportunities, sure, especially if Jansen's already worked two in a row or tossed like 30 pitches the day before, etc.
Suffering Reds Fan
1:58
Do you think Anthony Rizzo gets a big league deal? He seems like he could fit nicely with my Reds as some CES insurance and another left handed power bat.
Steve Adams
2:00
Yeah I think he'll get a big league deal somewhere. Low cost. One year. Reds kind of work. Twins. Marlins? (He's a FL guy) Jays if they want a LH bat in the 1B/DH mix and just are generally seeking to add depth. And you never know when an injury could pop up to create a 1B need for a club.
Sermon27
2:00
Who's the first dodger to hit the 60 day IL? My guess would be Graterol
Steve Adams
2:01
Doesn't really matter the order. Graterol, Gavin Stone, Kyle Hurt, River Ryan and Emmet Sheehan are all going to end up there.
atleastwetried
2:01
Inter-divison trade idea: Rhys Hoskins for Jeimer Candelario
Steve Adams
2:02
I get the thinking, kind of, but I think the Brewers would prefer the guy who they can be done with this winter. Candy's still signed through 2026.
Steve's Cat
2:03
Steve's cat's doppelganger walking outside a window might be the most random reason an MLBTR chat has ever paused
Steve Adams
2:04
No argument here. That was wild. And I ran out into the front yard in 0-degree weather in a t-shirt and scared the bajeezus out of some random cat, who ran down the street -- then saw my cat on the couch when I went to grab a coat, lol.
RuthBuzzi
2:04
Mark Canha or Justin Turner (or heaven forbid Matt Carpenter for the Cubs?  The bench is lacking any thump or experience.
Steve Adams
2:05
Either feels like a good value add for a contender. Cubs certainly could make that work. They currently have a spot committed to Gage Workman, and there's just no way they carry a Rule 5 guy, I don't think
wkkortas
2:05
Doesn't Kjerstad to the Pirates almost make too much sense as part of a deal for Keller/Jones?
Steve Adams
2:06
I would've give up Jones for him. Keller, maybe that works, but given how difficult it is to find affordable pitching with a midrotation floor and upside beyond that, I don't think I'd give him up for Kjerstad alone.
Kirt
2:06
Who would you take long term and which order:  Dylan Crews,  James Wood or Wyatt Langford?  Thank you for these chats.   Such awesomeness.
Steve Adams
2:07
Not a knock on the other two, but James Wood for me. And then I guess Crews over Langford.

I wouldn't really fight you on most orders of them. I like all three, but Wood is just a freak with the athleticism, size, speed, opposite field power.
Matt
2:07
You value Keller over Jones? I feel like Jones has more upside and still as 5 (6?) years of cheap control
Steve Adams
2:08
That should say "wouldn't" give up Jones for him.
Typing is hard.

I'm about as bullish a Jared Jones believer as you'll find.
Scott in Knox
2:08
Seriously, what do the Rockies think they're doing? Contending? Rebuilding? Any surprise moves there?
Steve Adams
2:09
The Rockies exist in their own bubble that is entirely dependent on the whims of the sport's most insular and overly optimistic owner. I don't know how they'll win under Dick Monfort.
2:11
Ok, I should wrap this up. I'm on X @Adams_Steve and Bluesky @adams-steve.bsky.social if you have more questions.

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